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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.60, 7,307.78 and 2,937.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.60, 7,307.78 and 2,937.74 is: 4,054.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.60 : 7,307.78 = 2,937.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.60/7,307.78 = 2,937.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.60x = 7,307.78 × 2,937.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.60x = 21,468,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468,357.62/5,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.00

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